Client Accountant

Job Description

Client Accountant responsible for a portfolio of international clients utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Reviewing the bookkeeping of junior accountants to ensure accuracy and performing post-ings to the general ledger for more complex companies.

Payroll - calculations of salaries in accordance with the Maltese Social Insurance and Income Tax Law.

Filing of monthly SI and PAYE returns.

Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the IFRS.

Preparation of management reports by supporting month-end and year-end close process.

Preparations of various reconciliations and variance analyses.

VAT and tax compliance work including preparation of VAT and tax returns.

Liaising with auditors in facilitating audit for the allocated companies.

Liaising with regulatory institutions.

Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.

Performing various administrative tasks in accordance with the needs of the department.

Providing input into department’s goal setting process.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have the necessary financial, administra-tive and technical skills as well as experience and competence to immediately add value to the work of the company, Team and Clients. Furthermore, to ensure the timely delivery of delegated tasks and quality services under minimal supervision.

Possess very well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Be results oriented and client focused.

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels o